BON Announces Nominees for its 2018 Awards

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7 years ago

November 8, 2018

Editor

One of Nigeria’s leading awards ceremonies for the movie industry, Best of Nollywood (BON) has announced nominees for the 2018 edition.

According to the organisers, the nominees are:

Best Actor in a Leading Role (English)

· Ramsey Nouah – Body Language

· Kelechi Udegbe – Bedroom Point

· Gold Ikponmwosa – Oga Bolaji

· Nosa Obaseki – Queen of Queens

· Femi Branch – What Men Want

· Mike Godson- Mark of Royalty

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English)

· Adeniyi Johnson – Outcast

· Femi Branch – Obsession

· Shawn Faqua – Personal Assistant

· Greg Ojefua – Oga Bolaji

· William Omo Godwyn- Ebosimi

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba)

· Femi Adebayo – Etiko Onigedu

· Lateef Adedimeji – Hey

· Yemi Solade – Irolabi

· Ninalowo Bolanle – Judasi

· Ibrahim Chatta- A Year to Live

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)

· Jamiu Azeez – Hey

· Adeniyi Johnson – Tife Bankole

· Olutayo Amokade – Etiko Onigedu

· Ibrahim Chatta – Judasi

· Taiwo Ibikunle- A Year to Live

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hausa)

· Umar M Shareef in Mansor

· Umar M Shareef in Mariya

Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)

· Tim Ebuka – Obinwanne

· Swanky JKA – Ofuobi

· Swanky in A Lonely Lane

Best Actress in Leading Role (English)

· Mary Lazarus – What Men Want

· Tana Adelana – Body Language

· Funmilola Aofiyebi Raimi – We Don’t Live Here Anymore

· Nancy Osime – Disguise

· Omowumi Dada- Oga Bolaji

· Maltilda Obaseki- Queen of Queens

Best Actress in Supporting role (English)

· Victoria Egbuchere – Blame

· Ifu Ennada – Obsession

· Uche Nwaefuna – What Men Want

· Bimbo Adesemoye – Personal Assistant

· Chacha Eke Faani – Mark of Royalty

· Moyo Lawal- Bedroom Point

Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba)

· Ronke Ojo – Osun Sengede

· Bukunmi Oluwasina – Hey

· Feyisara Hassan – Tife Bankole

· Dayo Amusa – Tabili ba yi

· Seyi Edun – Irukana

1. Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba)

· Liz Da Silva – Eniolami

· Mercy Aigbe – Judasi

· Bukola Adeeyo – Irukana

· Adebimpe Oyebade – Dear Sister

· Seyi Asekun- Osun Sengede

Best Actress in a Leading Role(Hausa)

· Maryam Yahaya in Mansoor

· Maryam Yahaya in Mariya

Best Actress in a Leading Role( Igbo)

· Phil Daniels – Obinwanne

· Chioma Idigo – Ofuobi

· Kindness Fidelis in A Lonely Lane

Best Child Actor in a Movie

· Prince Adams- Ofuobi

· Daniel Adesina- Ofefe

Best Child Actress in a movie

• Jasmine Fakunle in Oga Bolaji

• Ifedi Sharon in Sister Jessica

• Zino Amata in Manny

Moses Olaiya Movie with the Best Comedy

• 10 Days in Sun City

• Irolabi

• A Million Baby

• Bedroom Point

Movie with the Best Social Message

• We Don’t Live Here Anymore

• Surrogate

• A Year to Live

• Pain Within

• Somina

Best Short Film of the Year

• Blank

• Mirabel

• Pain

• Omotoke

Documentary of the Year

• Green Passport

Movie with the Best Special Effect

• Osun Sengede

• Etiko Onigedu

• Tife Bankole

• Ebosimi

Movie with the Best Screenplay

• Queen of Queens

• We Don’t Live Here Anymore

• Oga Bolaji

• Ebosimi

• Body language

Best use of Nigerian food in a Movie

• A Year to Live

• Outcast

• Etiko Onigedu

• Obsession

• Simbi Alamala

Best Use of Costume in a Movie

1. Personal Assistant

2. Ebosimi

3. Osun Sengede

4. Blame

Best Use of Make-up in a Movie

• Disguise

• Personal Assistant

• Etiko Onigedu

• Osun Sengede

• Ebosimi

Movie with the Best Production Design

• Osun Sengede

• Etiko Onigedu

• Oga Bolaji

• We Don’t Live here Anymore

• Ebomisi

Best Kiss in a Movie

• Bimbo Ademoye/ Shawn Faqua – Personal Assistant

• Yemi Blaq/Ifu Ennada – Obsession

• Mawuli Gavor/ Odera Olivia Orji – Obsession

• Eddy Watson and Victoria Egbuchere in Blame

Movie with the Best Sound Track

• Omojowolo

• Osun Sengede

• Mark of Royalty

• Oga Bolaji

• Queen of Queens

Movie with the Best Editing

• Oga Bolaji

• We don’t Live Here Anymore

• Surrogate

• Queen of Queens

Most Promising Actor

• Francis Sule in We don’t Live Here Anymore

• Temidayo Akinboro in We don’t Live Here Anymore

• Moses Akerele in Mirabel

Most Promising Actress

• Elma Mbadiwe in We don’t Live Here Anymore

• Ifu Ennada in Obsession

• Victoria Egbuchere in Blame

• Oreoluwa Adedoyin in Ofefe

Movie with the Best Cinematography

• Queen of Queens

• Oga Bolaji

• Osun Sengede

• We don’t Live Here Anymore

• 10 Days in Sun City

Director of the Year

• Kabat Esosa Egbon- Queen of Queens and Ebomisi

• Sobe Charles Umeh/Akin-Tijani Balogun- Surrogate

• Tope Oshin- We Don’t Live Here Anymore

• Moses Inwang- Body Language

• Kayode Kasum- Oga Bolaji

Movie of the Year

• Queen of Queens

• We don’t Live Here Anymore

• Surrogate

• Ebosimi

• Body Language

Revelation of the Year (Female)

• Adebimpe Oyebade

• Zainab Bakare

• Jumoke Adelaja

• Charity Asuquo

• Odera Olivia Orji

• Lucy Ameh

Revelation of the Year(Male)

• David Akande

• Debo Maroni

• Tomiwa Tegbe

• Emeka Nwagbaracha

• Mike Afolarin

Don Jazzy Names Top 5 All-time Afrobeats Songs, Albums

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1 week ago

November 1, 2025

Eric

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has unveiled his list of favorite Afrobeats songs and albums, spotlighting the classics that propelled the genre from local streets to international acclaim.

In a RollingStone Africa interview, the producer paid homage to the Mo’ Hits era he co-built with D’Banj, while crediting pioneers who shaped the sound.

His top songs include 2Baba’s African Queen, which he said opened global doors for Afrobeats and Wizkid’s Ojuelegba for its authentic storytelling.

D’Banj’s Fall in Love earned praise as a continental anthem from Mo’ Hits, while 9ice’s Gongo Aso was lauded for blending Yoruba tradition with pop.

Davido’s Aye rounded out the list for its Highlife-infused energy.

For albums, Don Jazzy singled out Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 Mo’Hits, which he produced as a timeless masterpiece.

He also named 2Baba’s Grass 2 Grace, Wizkid’s Superstar, D’Banj’s The Entertainer, and Aṣa’s self-titled debut as foundational works that influenced today’s stars.

Obasanjo, Osoba, Dele Momodu, Others Headline Premiere of Oloketuyi’s ‘Exco’

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1 month ago

October 7, 2025

Eric

Ultimate Communications, led by veteran film executive, media personality and BON Awards founder, Seun Oloketuyi, is set to host the exclusive premiere of its latest production, ‘Exco’, a compelling political drama.

The premiere is set for Wednesday, October 15, at the prestigious Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, Lagos.

The event is poised to be a convergence of Nigeria’s political and entertainment elite, underscoring the film’s deep engagement with current national discourse.

Among personalities confirmed to lead the guest list are former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba; and Ovation Magazine Publisher, Aare Dele Momodu.

Joining them are other notable figures, including the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Moji Ojora Meranda; Senator Babajide Omowoware; Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab; and Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture. Their attendance reaffirms EXCO’s status as a must-see socio-political commentary.

‘Exco’ is billed as a sharp, well-developed political drama that explores the intricate conflicts and complex resolutions within the corridors of power. The narrative focuses on situations of moral ambiguities, offering audiences a nuanced look at the motivations behind political decisions.

The film, directed by Director Mo, is lauded for its tight script and compelling performances.

The ensemble cast features some of Nollywood’s most respected talents, including: Deyemi Okanlawon, Jide Kosoko, Bimbo Akintola, Ronke Oshodi-oke, Scarlet Gomez, Femi Branch, Lizzy Jay, Olarotimi Fakunle, Nobert Young, Patrick Doyle, Kunle Coker, and others.

Speaking on the movie, Oloketuyi said,
“EXCO is more than just a movie; it is a mirror reflecting the delicate power play and human elements that shape our governance. We are honoured to have the likes of former President Obasanjo, Governor Osoba, and other pillars of Nigerian society join us to launch a film that we believe will spark necessary conversations.”